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Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For customer service, please contact your
authorized dealer immediately. If you need
additional information and/or assistance, contact:
LMS Customer Service Department
1462 East Ninth Street
Pomona, CA 91766.
Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS
Fax: 1-909-629-3890
Important Safety Instructions .......1
Preparing for Your New Portable Spa . 2
Pre-Delivery Checklist..................2
Planning the Best Location ..............2
Preparing a Good Foundation ............3
Opening the Front Door Panel
for Electrical Hookup...................3
240 Volt Electrical Installation ...........4
Wiring Requirement/GFCI Wiring
Diagram for US & Canada ...............5
European Wiring Conguration ..........6
120 Volt Electrical Installation ...........7
Testing the 240 Volt GFCI Breaker........7
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable
Spa .................................7
Priming the Pump ....................10
Operating Your Spa ...............11
NEO Control Panel Operation ...........11
Jets................................18
Swim Spa and Swim Workout
Instructions .........................19
Swim Workout Programming ...........19
ATS Plus Therapy System ..............21
Aquatic Air Therapy
TM
(AAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LED Lighting.........................22
Diverter Knobs.......................23
Air Venturis .........................23
Waterfalls ..........................23
Hydro Streamer Waterfall..............23
Water Clarity ....................24
Water Quality Terms and Denitions .....24
Water Testing Methods ................25
Adding Chemicals to the Spa Water ......26
1. Balancing the Water Chemistry Levels . 26
2. Sanitation and Shock ...............28
3. Filtration .........................29
4. Regularity (Maintenance Schedule)....30
Generic Names for Chemicals ...........30
Common Water Chemistry Questions ....31
Do’s and Don’ts ......................32
Bather Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ozonator ...........................32
Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems ..33
Bromine Generator ...................34
Intelligent Controller Codes for the
Bromine Generator ...................35
Cleaning and Maintenance
and Sound System................36
Removing and Reseating the Pillows .....36
Jet Removal and Replacement ..........36
Draining Your Portable Spa ............37
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) .....38
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter........38
Spa Cover...........................38
Vacation Care........................39
Cleaning Your Spa ....................39
Using the Freedom Sound System .......39
Appendix .......................40
Replacement Parts ...................40
Basic Troubleshooting.................53
“Thermal Creep” .....................55
Limited Warranty.....................56
Warranty Registration.................58
Table of Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER -- Risk of accidental drowning:
Do not allow children to be in or around a spa unless a
responsible adult supervises them. Keep the spa cover
on and locked when not in use. See instructions enclosed
with your cover for locking procedures.
DANGER -- Risk of injury:
The suction ttings in this spa are sized to match the
specic water ow created by the pump. Should the need
arise to replace the suction ttings, or the pump, be sure
the ow rates are compatible.
Never operate the spa if the suction tting or lter baskets
are broken or missing. Never replace a suction tting with
one that is rated less than the ow rate marked on the
original suction tting.
DANGER -- Risk of electric shock:
Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all metal
surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed within 5
feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently
bonded by a minimum #8 AWG solid copper conductor to
the outside of the spa’s control box.
Do not permit any external electrical appliances, such as
lights, telephones, radios, televisions, and etc., within ve
feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. Never attempt to operate any
electrical device from inside the spa.
Replace a damaged power cord immediately.
Do not bury the power cord.
Connect to a grounded, grounding-type receptacle only.
HYPERTHERMIA DANGER:
Prolonged exposure to hot air or water can induce
hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level 3˚F to 6˚F above
the normal body temperature of 98.6˚F (or 2˚C to 4˚C
above 37˚C). While hyperthermia has many health benets,
it is important not to allow your body’s core temperature to
rise above 103˚F (39.5˚C).
Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia include dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness and fainting. The eects of excessive
hyperthermia may include:
• Failure to perceive heat
• Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot tub
• Unawareness of impending hazard
• Fetal damage in pregnant women
• Physical inability to exit the spa
• Unconsciousness
WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can
greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
The spa water should never exceed 104˚F (40˚C). Water
temperatures between 100˚F (38˚C) and 104˚F (40˚C)
are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water
temperatures are recommended for young children and
when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
High water temperatures have a high potential for causing
fetal damage during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant,
or who think they are pregnant, should always check with
their physician prior to spa usage.
The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during
spa use may lead to unconsciousness, with the possibility
of drowning.
Persons suering from obesity, a medical history of heart
disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system
problems or diabetes should consult a physician before
using the spa.
Persons using medications should consult a physician
before using the spa since some medications may induce
drowsiness while others may aect heart rate, blood
pressure and circulation.
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of injury:
WARNING: People with infectious diseases should not use
a spa or hot tub.
WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or
exiting the spa or hot tub.
WARNING: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during
the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and
possible drowning.
WARNING: Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately
following strenuous exercise.
WARNING: Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may
be injurious to your health.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Most cities and counties require permits for exterior
construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers such
as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent
unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer
can provide information on which permits may be required
and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.
Before Delivery
Plan your delivery route
Choose a suitable location for the spa
Lay a 5 - 8 cm concrete slab
Install dedicated electrical supply
After Delivery
Place spa on slab
Connect electrical components
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Pre-Delivery Checklist
Planning the Best Location
Safety First
Consider How You Will Use Your Spa
Plan for Your Environment
Consider Your Privacy
Provide a View with Your Spa
Keep Your Spa Clean
Allow for Service Access
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead
power lines.
How you intend to use your spa will help you determine
where you should position it. For example, will you use
your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your
spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave
plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it for
relaxation and therapy, you will probably want to create a
specic mood around it.
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains
frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By doing
this, you will have a place to change clothes and not be
uncomfortable.
In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide
much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings during all
seasons to determine your best privacy options. Consider
the view of your neighbors as well when you plan the
location of your spa.
Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in
your spa. Do you have a special landscaped area in your
yard that you nd enjoyable? Perhaps there is an area
that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a lovely
sunset in the evening.
In planning your spa’s location, consider a location where
the path to and from the house can be kept clean and
free of debris.
Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into
your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s entrance where
the bathers can clean their feet before entering your spa.
Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the
equipment compartment and all side panels will not be
blocked.
Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with
any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo,
remember to allow access for service. It is always best
to design special installations so that the spa can still be
moved, or lifted o the ground.
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Your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area
that it sits on must be able to support the weight of the
spa, with water and the occupants who use it. If the
foundation is inadequate, it may shift or settle after the
spa is in place, causing stress that could DAMAGE YOUR
SPA SHELL AND FINISH.
Damage caused by inadequate or improper
foundation support is not covered by the
warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa
owner to provide a proper foundation for the
spa.
Place the spa on an elevated 3 to 4” / 30 cm concrete slab.
Pavers, gravel, brick, sand, timbers or dirt foundations are
not adequate to support the spa.
We strongly recommend that a qualied, licensed
contractor prepare the foundation for your spa.
Preparing a Good Foundation
If you are installing the spa indoors, pay close attention
to the ooring beneath it. Choose ooring that will not be
damaged or stained.
If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood deck or
other structure, it is highly recommended that you consult
a structural engineer or contractor to ensure the structure
will support the weight of 150 pounds per square foot (732
kg / m2).
To properly identify the weight of your new spa when full,
remember water weighs 8.33 lbs. per gallon, or 1 kg per
liter. For example, an average 8’ spa holds approximately
500 gallons, or 1892 liters, of water. Using this formula, you
will nd that the weight of the water alone is 4,165 lbs, or
1892 kg. Combined with the dry weight of the spa you will
note that this spa will weigh approximately 5,000 lbs, or
2267 kg, when full of water.
Opening the Front Door Panel for Electrical Hookup
The following electrical connections must be
performed by a licensed electrical contractor. Unscrew
and remove the two corner panels on each side of the spa’s
front door.
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All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hard wired)
to the power supply. See the GFCI and wiring requirements
on page 5.
These instructions describe the only acceptable
electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other
way will void your warranty and may result in serious
injury.
When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of
this spa must meet the requirements of NEC 70 and any
applicable local, state, and federal codes.
The electrical circuit must be installed by an
electrical contractor and approved by a local building
or electrical inspector.
240 Volt Electrical Installation
Failure to comply with state and local codes may
result in re or personal injury and will be the sole
responsibility of the spa owner.
The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated
GFCI protected circuit as required by NEC 70 with no other
appliances or lights sharing the power.
Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use aluminum
wire.
Use the table below to determine your GFCI and wiring
requirements.
Wires that run over 100 feet must increase wire gauge to
the next lower number. For example: A normal 50 amp
GFCI with four #6 AWG copper wires that run over 100 feet
would require you to go to four #4 AWG copper wires.
Reach in and pull the drain assembly through by a few
inches. Carefully unscrew the black outer drain knob and
then unscrew and remove the front door panel.
Pictured to the right is the inside of the spa behind the
front door. The electrician now has access to connect the
spa for power. While the front door is o, refer to page 6
for instructions on ensuring the plumbing ttings are secure
(but do not be tempted to over-torque or over-tighten these
ttings).
Pull the drain pipe through the front door panel, reattach the black outer drain knob and pull the drain assembly back inside
so that the knob is ush with the panel again. Reattach and screw panels back in. (Front door rst, then corner panels)
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Wiring Requirement/GFCI Wiring Diagram for US & Canada
Control System GFCI Required Wires Required
NEO 2100
One 60 amp GFCI -
SIEMENS brand
Four #6 AWG copper wires
See the Cal Spas Pre-Delivery Guide for more information on spa placement for service
access and electrical service.
www.calspas.com/manuals
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European Wiring Conguration
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Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes
and guidelines.
Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 15 amp
breaker.
Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer
than 15 feet (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a
dedicated 15 amp GFCI connection (NEC 680.42(A)
(2)). Do not use extension cords!
Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle.
Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 feet (1.5
m) from and not exceeding 10 feet (3.0 m) from the
inside wall of the spa. (NEC 680.43(A))
Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes
damaged, replace it before next usage.
All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a
15 amp GFCI receptacle or a 15 amp GFCI cord and
plug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).
Test the GFCI breaker prior to rst use and periodically when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker follow these
instructions (spa should be operating):
1. Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut o.
2. Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then turn the breaker back
on. The spa should have power again.
120 Volt Electrical Installation
Testing the 240 Volt GFCI Breaker
Testing the GFCI plug
Test the GFCI plug prior to
rst use and periodically
when the spa is powered.
1. Plug in the GFCI into
the power outlet. The
indicator should turn on.
2. Press the TEST button.
The GFCI will trip, the
indicator will turn o,
and the spa will stop
operating.
3. Press the RESET button. The GFCI will reset, the indicator will
turn on again, and the spa will turn back on.
The spa is now safe to use.
If the GFCI trips while the spa is in use, press the RESET button.
If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the spa and call your local Cal
Spas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA!
Inspect all plumbing connections in the
equipment area of your spa.
• Make sure unions in the equipment pack are tight. (Be careful
not to over-tighten the plumbing ttings.)
• If your spa has gate
valves, make sure they
are all in the UP or OPEN
position.
• Make sure the drain
valve is closed and
capped. (See page 37 for
a description of drain
valves.)
Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa
Never run the spa with the gate valves closed or without
water circulating for long periods of time.
1. Inspect the spa equipment.
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3. Fill the spa.
2. Remove the cartridge from lter canister.
Never ll your spa with soft water.
Soft water makes it impossible to maintain the proper water chemistry and may cause the water to foam, which
will ultimately harm the nish of the spa and void your warranty.
After you remove the lter, remove the plastic
wrapper and soak it in water for 30 minutes before
you replace it. A dry lter can allow air into the
ltration system which can cause the pump to fail
to prime.
If you have a skimmer like this:
Rotate and remove the black locking ring. Remove the
black skimmer cap and barrel, grip the lter by the
handle and unscrew it from the canister.
Replace and lock the locking ring and slide the skimmer
cap and barrel back in the canister.
Note: The skimmer cap and barrel were locked in place
at the factory to prevent damage during shipment. It
must be unlocked and replaced in the lter canister so that
it can oat when the spa is lled. If you do not remove the
cap and barrel, your spa’s ltration system will not perform
as it was designed to.
Place a garden hose in the lter canister and ll your spa.
Always ll the spa through the lter canister. Failure
to do so may cause air to be trapped in the ltration system
and prevent the pumps from operating properly.
Fill the spa until water level is about six inches from the top.
If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not
operate properly.
Teleweir Mega
lter skimmer
• 75 square feet
ltration
• Smooth cap
Teleweir lter
skimmer
• 50 square feet
ltration
• Spoked cap
If you have a skimmer like this:
Grip the lter by the handle and unscrew it from the
canister. Never try to pull the lter cartridge while the spa
is running in low or high speed (i.e., any speed).
If you have a skimmer like this:
Remove the black skimmer cap and barrel, grip the lter
by the handle and unscrew it from the canister.
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5. Prime the pump.
4. Turn on power to the spa.
6. Install the lter into the lter canister.
Make sure the lter has soaked at least 30 minutes
before you install it. Insert the lter all the way and
screw it in. Do not over-torque the cartridge during
installation, just hand tighten gently.
The system will enter the priming mode. Priming Mode will
display on the control panel. In Priming Mode, all devices such
as jets and lights are operable. Jets can be turned on and o to
help prime the pump. The system will exit Priming Mode and go
to the Main display when the RETURN button is pressed, or after
four minutes of inactivity.
Test and adjust the water chemistry. See the section on
page 21 for instructions on keeping your water clear.
Spa owners with the bromine generator need to follow the
instructions on page 34.
When the spa is lled to the correct level, turn on the power at
the GFCI breaker. (Ensure that the 120V spas are connected to
the proper electrical outlet.)
7. Adjust water chemistry.
8. Let the spa heat up.
When the spa has nished priming, the heater will
activate. Put the cover on and let the spa heat to the set
temperature.
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New spa owners often have diculty the rst time they start their spa
and the pump fails to prime. This can be frustrating, but these simple
instructions can help you.
Sometimes air can become trapped in the pump while lling the spa. You
will know this has happened when after you have lled and started the spa,
the pump does not seem to function. You will hear the pump operating, but no water will be moving.
The pump will not work
properly while air is trapped in it.
Continuing to operate the pump
in this way will cause damage.
Starting Up: Priming Mode for NEO-Pack Systems
Exiting Priming Mode for NEO-Pack Systems
Priming the Pump
Bleeding Air from the Pump
If you have tried priming the pump several times unsuccessfully using the
control panel, you can bleed the air from the pump manually.
1. Shut o the power to the spa.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the front panel from the spa and
locate the pump.
3. Close the gate valve on the discharge side of the pump (if your spa is
installed with one.)
4. Turn the bleeder valve counter clockwise with a small pair of pliers until
the air has been released from the pump.
5. If this is unsuccessful, loosen the union nut on side of the pump with
channel locks. When air is bled out, tighten the nut.
6. Turn on power to the spa and press the JETS button. If there is still air
trapped in the pump, repeat steps 2 through 5 until the pump primes.
The system will enter the priming mode. Priming Mode will display on the control panel. In Priming Mode, all devices
such as jets and lights are operable. Jets can be turned on and o to help prime the pump. The system will exit Priming
Mode and go to the Main display when the RETURN button is pressed, or after four minutes of inactivity.
You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing the RETURN button. Note that if you do not manually exit the priming
mode, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure that the pumps have been primed
by this time.
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NEO Control Panel Operation
Operating Your Spa
Primary Navigation and Functions of NEO Two-pump System
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Settings Screens
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Error Screens
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Operating the NEO Wi-Fi App
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Connecting to a Device or Network
3
2
1
Your
spa
Wi-
signal
Phone or
other
device
Your home
network
router
Internet cloud
connection
Local wi-
connection
3G or 4G
Internet
Local hotspot
Wi-
Direct connection
Range: About 20 feet
Range limit: Limited to the range
of the wi- module
HOW TO CONNECT TO IT:
Install the app on your phone or device -- see the following section “Installing the app”.
Through a network with internet access, using
Cloud connection or other hotspot connection
HOW TO CONNECT TO IT:
Follow connection instructions from section (2) above. The Cloud icon appears
automatically when network connection is made. You can then connect to the
spa’s wi- module.
Range: Worldwide
Range limit: Limited to 3G / 4G / hotspot
availability
Through home network with no internet access
Range: About 50 feet
Range limit: Limited to the range of your
home router’s signal
Allows one local connection at a time
HOW TO CONNECT TO IT:
1. Install the app on your phone or device.
2. Exit the app and go to wi- settings on your phone or device.
3. Select and enable your local router.
4. Start the app. After you connect, select Settings on the home screen.
5. On the Settings screen, select Advanced, then on the Advanced screen, select Wi- Settings.
6. On the Wi- screen, select WPA. Then select the name of your home router from the drop-down menu.
7. Enter the SSID and Key for your router, the tap Save and select OK twice.
8. Close the app and re-start it to connect to your home network.
Allows unlimited simultaneous connections
Jets
Almost all of the jets in your spa are adjustable. Rotating
the face of an adjustable jet to the left (counterclockwise)
will decrease the amount of water ow through the
jet. Rotating the face of an adjustable jet to the right
(clockwise) will increase the amount of water ow through
the jet. (See example shown here.)
Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions (counterclockwise
to increase, clockwise to decrease).
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